Sports Medicine 2 yrs.                                         CCAT

 As part of the Health Science career cluster, this program provides students with hands-on skills and classroom knowledge needed to pursue careers related to sports medicine.  

Courses to complete the program: 

• 0840 Foundations of Sports Medicine

• 0841 Advanced Principles of Sports Medicine

•  0842 Athletic Injury Recognition and Prevention

• 0843 Practical Applications of Sports Medicine

• 0721 Medial Terminology

• 0739 Nutrition and Wellness

Certifications: 

• OSHA 10 Healthcare

• BLS-CPR for Healthcare Providers

• In-Body: Body Composition Analysis

• Stop The Bleed

Leads to careers such as: 

     Athletic Trainer Assistant
Physical Therapy Aide
Occupational Therapy Aide
Exercise Physiologist (with additional college education)
Strength and Conditioning Coach  (with additional college education)
Personal Trainer
EMT / Paramedic
Sports Medicine Physician (with additional college education)
Physical Therapist (with additional college education)

National Average Salary:

Entry-Level (Aide/Assistant): $35,000–$45,000
Certified Athletic Trainer: $58,000–$65,000
Physical Therapist: $80,000–$95,000
Sports Medicine Physician: $180,000+

WV Average Salary

Entry-Level (Aide/Assistant): $31,000–$38,000 per year
Mid-Level (Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer): $45,000–$56,000 per year
Advanced (Physical Therapist, Exercise Physiologist): $72,000–$94,000 per year
Highly Specialized (Sports Medicine Physician): $160,000–$190,000+ per year

Top-paying opportunities in WV:

Hospitals and rehabilitation centers
Collegiate and high school athletic programs
Fitness and wellness facilities
Sports performance and therapy clinics